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Short answer Alcohol and abacavir: what to know Common questions Related questions Sources**Alcohol is not strictly prohibited with abacavir, but you should ask your prescriber whether drinking is safe for you.**
Alcohol slows how quickly your body clears abacavir, increasing your exposure to the medicine. The prescribing information does not expect a clinically significant interaction in men, but the interaction has not been studied in women. Your liver health, other medicines, and drinking pattern affect the advice you need. Avoid heavy drinking, and keep taking your prescribed doses on schedule.
Alcohol and abacavir: what to know
Common questions
Can you drink alcohol while taking Abacavir?
Alcohol is not strictly prohibited with abacavir, but check with your prescriber before drinking. Alcohol slows abacavir clearance and increases your exposure to the medicine. The prescribing information does not expect a clinically significant interaction in men; the interaction has not been studied in women. Your clinician should review your liver health, other medicines, and how much you drink to advise you. Avoid heavy drinking, and do not skip or change your abacavir dose to make room for alcohol.